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Director of Dundee International Institute of Central South University
University of Dundee
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Foreword from Principal and Vice-Chancellor
A high performing community driving one of the world’s top 250 universities. A city that is in the midst of an exciting transformation – highlighted by the opening in 2018 of V&A Dundee – which is making it one of the best places in the United Kingdom to live, work and study.
The University of Dundee is an extraordinary university, presenting a unique blend of gold-standard teaching, world-class research and offering an outstanding student experience.
In searching for a Director of the Dundee International Institute of Central South University (DII-CSU), we are offering an outstanding opportunity to lead on one of our most high profile and ambitious international partnerships. CSU is a Chinese Ministry of Education (MoE) Class A Double First Class University. The University of Dundee is the only UK institution to have 3 MoE approved joint partnerships with 3 different institutions in China that fall within the 42 Universities designated to become World Class Universities.
The Director will have responsibility for the strategic development of the Institute working alongside their equivalent at CSU in China to ensure the successful delivery of the partnership. The collaboration establishes double awards between UoD and CSU, engaging the disciplines of Civil Engineering, Computing, Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics at both universities. It is expected that 300 students per academic year will be taught at the DII.
Both institutions are fully committed to developing the DII as a centre of collaborative research excellence and the Director will have a key role in recruiting academic staff and brigading joint teams and resources to realise that research potential. All of the CSU disciplines taught within the partnership are ranked top 20 in China (THE), and Dundee also has highly REF ranked disciplines at the heart of DII.
We are seeking someone who embraces our values and global ambitions, working with the leadership team and the University community. We are an inclusive university and look forward to receiving applications from a diverse range of backgrounds.
If you are someone who shares our commitment to excellence in everything you do and the transformative power of a university, then we want to hear from you. Professor Iain Gillespie Principal and Vice-Chancellor
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About the University of Dundee
The University of Dundee has a clear mission – to transform lives, locally and globally, by the creation, sharing and application of knowledge. We do this with world-class teaching, pioneering research, and work that has social, cultural and economic impact.
We are a Scottish institution operating on a global stage and with an annual turnover of £250M. Our impact is felt from the centre of Dundee, where we are absolutely central to the city’s future plans and prosperity, to the countries of the developing world where we are helping cure devastating diseases like malaria, and giving people life-changing opportunities for education.
We are home to a community of 17,000 students and over 3,000 staff. Around 12,000 are undergraduates with 25% of our students coming from outside the UK.
Our Strategy to 2022 places a high-performance community at the heart of everything we do and takes us forward in our next fifty years.
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About the University of Dundee
The high quality of teaching and research at the University, together with the satisfaction ratings of our students, has contributed to repeated high rankings. We are:
→ University of the Year for Student Experience 2020(The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide)
→ Gold rated in the Teaching Excellence Framework
→ Top in the UK and 5th the world for Climate Action in Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings(Times Higher Education, 2021)
→ 4th in the UK for overall average satisfaction in the International Student Barometer (International Student Barometer survey 2019)
→ One of the world’s top 250 universities(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2020)
→ Top in the UK for biological sciences research(Research Excellence Framework 2014)
→ Rated amongst the world’s best universities in terms of impact of scientific research, being placed 33rd in the world in the 2021 CWTS Leiden Rankings
→ The Guardian University Guide 2021 ranked us 19th in the UK. We are rated 3rd in the UK for satisfaction with teaching and 8th for course satisfaction
→ The Complete University Guide 2022 ranks us 28th in the UK
→ One of Europe’s 50 most innovative universities(Reuters Top 100: Europe’s Most Innovative Universities 2019)
→ Named the world’s most influential pharmaceuticals research institution(Clarivate Analytics ‘The State of Innovation’ report, Nov 2017)
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International Portfolio
We aim to ensure that a global perspective lies at the heart of everything we do. The work we do at Dundee has applications and implications for not just those locally but for people around the world. Our students benefit from curricula enriched by global context, delivered by staff from around the world and studying with their international peers. The University has forged strong international ties and is actively developing strategic academic partnerships worldwide including our Dundee International Institute at Central South University, our Joint Educational Programmes at Northeastern and Wuhan Universities, and our joint degree with the National University of Singapore. Our international partnership portfolio brings significant impact and opportunities across our research, teaching and student / staff mobility activities. At every level we are engaged with people and institutions around the world striving to achieve our commitment to internationalisation by bringing the world to Dundee and taking Dundee to the world.
We are always looking to establish and strengthen the connections between our staff and students and the global community, expanding our portfolio of research collaborations and distance, blended and overseas learning programmes while we grow our international alumni and business networks.
We have over 350 active agreements with international partners in over 40 countries around the world.
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Governance and Senior Management
The University Court is the governing body of the University, and The Senatus Academicus or ‘Senate’ is its supreme academic authority.
The University Court has particular responsibility for the employment of staff and the management and administration of property and finance. The Senate’s primary responsibilities are to regulate and superintend the academic work of the University in research, knowledge exchange and in learning and teaching – from admissions to graduation.
The University has four Vice-Principals: for Education; Research, Knowledge Exchange & Wider Impact; International; and the Senior Vice Principal, who manages the Deans of our ten academic Schools.
The University Secretary and Chief Operating Officer leads a team of 10 Professional Services, each headed by a Director. The Principal chairs the University Executive Group, which comprises the Vice-Principals, University Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, and Directors of Human Resources and Organisational Development and Finance.
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Organisational Structure
Principal &
Vice-Chancellor Prof Iain Gillespie
University Executive Group
Senior VP
Prof Shane O’Neill (From Oct 2021)
VP
International
Wendy Alexander
VP
Education
Prof Blair Grubb
VP Research, Knowledge Exchange &
Wider Impact Prof John Rowan
University
Secretary & COO
Dr Jim McGeorge
Director of HR
& Organisational Development
Pamela Milne
Director of
Finance
Carol Prokopyszyn
↓Academic Schools
School of
Art & Design
Prof Anita Taylor
School of Business
Prof Morris Altman
School of Dentistry
Prof Philip Preshaw
School of
Education & Social Work
Prof Tim Kelly
School of
Health Sciences
TBA
School of
Humanities
Dr Murray Frame
School of
Life Sciences
Prof Julian Blow (From Oct 2021)
School of Medicine
Prof Rory
McCrimmon
School of Science &
EngineeringProf José Fiadeiro
School of
Social SciencesProf Graeme
Hutton(Also interim Dean of
New combined school)
↓Professional Services Directorates
University
Executive Office
Dr Jim McGeorge
Academic & Corporate
GovernanceDr Neale
Laker
Estates & Campus Services
Rose Jenkins
External
Relations
Rebecca Trengove
Finance
Carol Prokopyszyn
HR &
Organisational Development
Pamela Milne
Library &
Learning Centre, Culture
& InformationDr Richard
Parsons
Research & Innovation
Dr David McBeth
Student Services
Graham Nicholson
University of
Dundee IT
Dr Jonathan Monk
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“ Dundee proves it is possible to be both an outstanding teaching university and one at the cutting edge in research work.” Alistair McCall, The Times/Sunday Times, Good University Guide
About the School of Science and Engineering
The School of Science and Engineering delivers research and teaching across Anatomy & Human Identification, Computing, Engineering (Biomedical, Civil, and Mechanical & Electronic), Forensic Sciences, Mathematics and Physics. Excellence in research can be evidenced by a Research Excellence Framework (REF 2014) profile marking Civil Engineering, Engineering and Mathematics all 1st in Scotland and in the top 10 in the UK. The School benefits from superb research infrastructure and substantial opportunities for inter-disciplinary collaboration through which we deliver impactful knowledge-transfer and translational activities with industries (local and global) and with social ecosystems, including the judiciary and, through assistive technology, people with disabilities or the elderly population.
We are also delivering on a number of strategic initiatives – including Graduate Apprenticeship programmes, the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science, and a Joint Education Partnership with Northeastern University, China – which attest to our commitment to civic engagement, our capacity to positively disrupt, and our proven ability to operate on the world stage.
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School Organisational Structure
Executive Group Dean
Prof J Fiadeiro
↓
Associate Dean (Learning
& Teaching)
Prof T Wilkinson
↓Learning &
Teaching Clusters
Associate Dean
(Quality & Academic Standards)
Dr R Menzies
Deputy Dean
(Student Recruitment
& Conversion)
Prof F Davidson
↓Partnerships
Associate Dean
(Academic Culture & Performance)
Prof K Petrie
↓
Academic Clusters
Associate Dean
(Research)
Prof A Abdolvand
↓Research Clusters
Associate Dean
(Industrial Engagement)
Dr M Newlands
↓Facilities
Strategic
Partnerships & Initiatives
School Manager
Dr D Peden
↓
Strategic Development & Operations
Manager
TBA
↓Strategic
Development & Operations Hub
Specialised Delivery
& Operations Manager
Mr I Harrison
↓Specialised Delivery
& Operations Hub
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The Opportunity
The Dundee International Institute of Central South University (the Institute) is an exciting new partnership between the University of Dundee (UoD) and Central South University (CSU), established under the Chinese Ministry of Education’s Transnational Education initiative and due to start in the academic year 2022/23. CSU is a Class A Double First Class University located in Hunan Province.
The Director, in close collaboration with their equivalent at CSU, will lead the Institute’s strategic development, ensuring successful delivery in accordance with the Collaboration Agreement. They will develop, enhance and manage the partnership, and will lead UoD’s academic and professional services staff in delivering the agreed outcomes of a new suite of five international degree programmes. The collaboration establishes double awards between UoD and CSU, engaging the disciplines of Civil Engineering, Computing, Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics at both universities. Students undertake their studies entirely in China (a “4+0” arrangement), with input from UoD academic staff at all levels. UoD academic staff will make a significant contribution to the teaching and assessment on campus in China.
The Director will be based in the School of Science and Engineering at UoD, reporting to the Dean and School Executive and with accountability to the VP (International). Working with the School’s Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching) and Associate Dean (Quality & Academic Standards), the Director will achieve the School’s aims for the Institute’s successful implementation, including: the integration of the Institute into existing systems and structures; oversight of quality and academic standards for the entire suite of programmes; delivery of financial control and reporting on the Institute in line with the business plan; the establishment of long-term research collaborations between the two universities; and the development of partnerships with companies or organisations in China. They will oversee the preparation of the Annual Review in liaison with the Institute Administrative Lead and the Global Partnerships office at UoD, including the production and analysis of progression and achievement statistics, income generation, and development opportunities. The Director is being appointed at an early stage in the collaboration, and will establish preferred ways of working between the two universities. There is a critical need to ensure strong ongoing relationship management and coordination of administration between both institutions.
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The Opportunity
The Director will be expected to:
→ Lead, manage, and maintain the institutional relationship between the two universities to ensure UoD provides excellent education and an outstanding experience for all students during their time at the Institute, and to lead the Institute in accordance with the Collaboration Agreement
→ Provide outstanding leadership of academic and professional services teams to ensure the successful operation of the Institute, including a high level of student experience and timely delivery of the agreed partnership outcomes and KPIs
→ Develop a culture of continuous enhancement in the Institute in relation to the student experience, staff development and future collaborative arrangements in teaching, research and industrial engagement
→ Oversee the organisation and management of teaching and assessment activities delivered by UoD staff at CSU, and ensure there is appropriate UoD oversight of quality and academic standards
→ Chair (alongside their counterpart at CSU) all of the relevant collaboration programme board and joint academic committees established in the Collaboration Agreement
→ Lead on all strategic planning, reporting and analysis in relation to the partnership, including the Annual Review, progression and achievement statistics, income generation, and development opportunities
→ Represent and promote the School and University on internal and external bodies, committees and boards relevant to the Institute, including attendance at local, regional and international events; embody and uphold UoD’s purpose, vision and values in the development of the Institute in all discussions and decision-making with CSU
Please note: These responsibilities are representative but not necessarily exhaustive. The nature of the role requires significant periods of time spent in Scotland and China, spread over several trips. A commitment to international travel is therefore an absolute requirement, and it is expected that the Director will spend at least 30–50% of their working year in China.
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The Person
The Director will have relevant experience of working with international partner institutions, providing high-level support to academic colleagues undertaking international travel for research or teaching. They will have a robust understanding and experience of requirements for the assurance of quality and academic standards within the UK (and ideally Chinese) higher education system. The post holder will possess outstanding interpersonal and organisational skills, be a problem solver with a ‘can do’ attitude, and have experience of working in international markets. They should also be an experienced leader and team worker, as working closely with colleagues at both universities will be central to the success of the partnership. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact positively with people at all levels – from UoD and CSU – within a dynamic academic environment are therefore essential requirements of this post.
Knowledge and qualifications
→ A higher degree and academic credibility; commands respect in the broad community of academics
→ Wide-ranging knowledge of the UK and international higher education environment
→ Knowledge of the key issues facing higher education nationally and internationally, especially relating to transnational education, and the ability to advise on them
Experience
→ A substantial track record of achievement as an academic, covering teaching, research and professional practice in a subject area relevant to the Institute
→ Experience of academic leadership within an organisation of comparable size and complexity, including delivering continuous improvements
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The Person
→ A successful track record of managing people and budgets
→ The proven ability to deliver complex projects in a politically nuanced, multi-stakeholder environment
→ A thorough understanding of the issues and demands facing the delivery of a partnership agreement
→ Experience of working across cultures and international boundaries
→ Ideally, a successful track record of leading a similar initiative within a higher education environment
Skills and attributes:
→ Highly effective and developmental leader of multidisciplinary teams, with the ability to motivate people to achieve a high level of performance
→ Well-developed and effective interpersonal skills, including the ability and cultural awareness to maintain excellent working relationships with a range of internal and external partners in the UK and China
→ A demonstrable understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with international academic activity
→ An innovative problem solver, with the ability to propose new approaches and to develop and deliver contingency plans
→ Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
→ Fluency in Mandarin, or the ability to develop working proficiency in the language within a reasonable timeframe
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The City of Dundee
One city, many discoveries
Dundee occupies a stunning position on the east coast of Scotland, overlooking the River Tay where in summer dolphins can be seen playing. The city and its surrounds offer a high quality of living; city life combined with wide open spaces.
Dundee is friendly and compact. With a population of 150,000 it is small enough to walk round but has all the cultural and leisure activities you would expect in a much larger city. It is the UK’s only UNESCO City of Design and with the opening of the only V&A museum outside of London has a growing reputation as a creative centre. The Wall Street Journal placed Dundee among their top ten places to visit in 2018, while GQ said it is ‘becoming Britain’s coolest little city’.
The best of Scotland is easily accessible from Dundee. You can take part in watersports on the Tay in the morning, climb a mountain in the afternoon and still have time to return for a show at Dundee Rep, home to Scotland’s leading theatre ensemble, in the evening.
We lie at the heart of Scotland’s fabled golf triangle, linking the Ryder Cup venue at Gleneagles and the Open Championship courses at Carnoustie and St Andrews, the home of golf.
Dundee is a post-industrial city that has worked hard to reinvent itself. The University is a key economic driver for prosperity and we’re involved in many partnerships across the city in areas such as social, education, cultural, business and the voluntary sector. We have strong links with the City Council, other local authorities, Scottish Enterprise Tayside (the local economic development company), NHS Tayside and range of other local and national bodies in Scotland and the UK.
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The City of Dundee
Salaries in Dundee currently go further on the property ladder than almost any other city in the UK. The range of properties within commuting distance of the University covers the widest spectrum – from country houses and seaside cottages to handsome town villas and sleek city quay apartments.
Dundee has put enormous effort into the redevelopment of the city centre and its stunning waterfront along the Tay is now being developed, including the recently-opened V&A Museum of Design, an iconic building designed by renowned architect Kengo Kuma. The vibrant cultural quarter is home to Scotland’s award-winning Dundee Rep Theatre and the highly acclaimed Dundee Contemporary Arts which has become a lively social hub and film house as well as a champion of leading-edge arts.
Dundee has become known as the City of Discovery – the place where Captain Scott of the Antarctic’s ship, the RRS Discovery, was built and is now permanently berthed. It is a line that serves contemporary Dundee well with its reputation asa strong research-led environment.
The highest levels of annual sunshine, more green spaces and the purest air quality of any city in Scotland make Dundee a pleasant place to live and comparatively low levels of traffic cut the daily ‘hassle factor’ considerably. An apocryphal tale has it that the local radio station has on occasion warned of traffic jams “causing delays of up to three minutes”.
There are 35 primary schools in the region feeding into eight secondary schools. In the private sector, Dundee High School is one of the leading fee paying schools in Scotland, consistently scoring well on academic and sporting achievement. A further eight independent/private schools are within driving distance including St Leonards, Strathallan, Glenalmond College and Lathallan School. Pre-school education is widely provided including a number of excellent private nurseries.
Dundee is just a 90 minute drive from 90% of Scotland’s population. Edinburgh is less than an hour away and Glasgow around an hour and a half by road or rail. If London beckons, you can get down for a meeting and back on the same day using Dundee Airport, flying direct to London. Short check-in times are an extra bonus and crystallise the quality of life enjoyed in this part of the world.
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How to Apply
In order to apply, please submit a comprehensive CV along with a covering letter which sets out your interest in the role and encapsulates the aspects of your experience relevant to the required criteria. Please include current salary details and the names and contact details of three referees. Referees will not be approached until the final stages and not without your prior permission.
The preferred method of application is online at: www.odgers.com/83621
If you are unable to apply online please email: 83621@odgersberndtson
All applications will receive an automated response.
All candidates are also requested to complete an online Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form which will be found at the end of the application process. This will assist the University of Dundee in monitoring selection decisions to assess whether equality of opportunity is being achieved.
Information collated from the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms will not be used as part of the selection process and will be treated as strictly confidential.
Key dates Applications are invited by Friday, 22 October 2021.
First-round interviews will take place in early November 2021.
Final interviews will take place on Friday, 26 November 2021.
Candidates are requested to note and diarise the dates of the preliminary and final interviews.
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How to Apply
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If you have any comments and/or suggestions about improving access to our application processes, please don’t hesitate to contact us at: [email protected]
Personal data In line with GDPR, we ask that you do NOT send us any information that can identify children or any of your Sensitive Personal Data (racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, trade union membership, data concerning health or sex life and sexual orientation, genetic and / or biometric data) in your CV and application documentation. Following this notice, any inclusion of your Sensitive Personal Data in your CV/application documentation will be understood by us as your express consent to process this information going forward. Please also remember to not mention anyone’s information or details (e.g. referees) who have not previously agreed to their inclusion.
For a confidential conversation about the role, please contact:
Claudia Wardle t: +44 (0)113 386 8518 e: [email protected]
Richard Heeks t: +44 (0)20 7529 1040 e: [email protected]
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